Word Collections secures $5m in funding from investors led by Metallica’s Black Squirrel PartnersFunds will be used to accelerate Word Collections’ global direct licensing business
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Applications open for two $40K Bob Dylan Center Songwriter FellowshipsThe Bob Dylan Center will award two annual $40,000 Songwriter Fellowships designed to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters. Universal Music Publishing Group is supporting the effort. Each fellowship will include $40,000,. Continue reading
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6 Questions with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn JamesFor this latest edition of ‘6 Questions With…’ I caught up with soulful indie singer-songwriter Shawn James while he was prepping for his  27-date fall tour. Onstage, James can be wonderfully. Continue reading
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Using earned media to get your music noticed: Lessons from a PR ProTechnology has allowed musicians to make and release music from their bedrooms, but that also means the competition is tougher than ever. Here’s a guide on how you can build. Continue reading
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Songwriters are worried about BMI’s private equity sale – and if it will hurt their royalties. What happens now?MBW has heard rumors from senior music biz figures that BMI has explored talks with a number of potential backers/suitors, with the latest name on the lips of the business being New Mountain Capital
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Karol G at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CAColombian singer Karol G has been an unstoppable force in Latin music. In February, she became the first female artist to reach #1 on Billboard Top 200 with a Spanish-language album with her fourth studio album Mañana Será Bonito. Karol G’s musical formula is easy to gravitate to, she is not afraid to experiment and mix genres of reggaetón, trap, regional Mexican, Brazilian sertanejo and pop. In April she announced her tour in support of the album, her Pasadena, CA stop at the Rose Bowl (capacity of 92,542 seats) was one of the first to sell out. A second stop date was added and also sold out very quickly, cementing her as one of the biggest acts in music. 

When I arrived to watch her performance on Aug. 18 at the Rose Bowl, everywhere I looked fans were dressed up in Y2K-inspired outfits and a sea of the color pink - an homage to Karol G’s current hair color. The show began with an animated film story narrated by one of the most recognizable voices in Hollywood, Morgan Freeman. The short clips would help divide the concert into different segments. Using the same cartoon characters found on the cover of Mañana Será Bonito, the story followed a mermaid named Carolina (Karol’s real name) who journeyed to rediscover her most bichota self after suffering from a frozen heart and losing her light. The word "Bichota" comes from the Puerto Rican slang "bichote," a drug dealer or someone in charge of criminal operations. Karol G gave the word a new meaning of empowerment and self-confidence. 

An inflated mermaid set the stage, as the Colombian superstar appeared sporting a diamond bodysuit, oversized shades and fuzzy white boots performing her biggest hit-to-date “TQG.” Karol G is all about girl power, she was joined by a full female band and a big (mostly women) dance squad. The entire show was filled with elaborate dances that helped fill out the enormous stage and runway. Karol G is a natural onstage with her fiercely strong raspy vocals. With the biggest smile on her face, she addressed the crowd in Spanish the entire night -- often making cheeky remarks, reading the signs her fans held and hyping the crowd up. She’s also a skilled dancer, keeping up effortlessly with her dancers to the reggaeton beats and sensual choreography. 

During each segment of her show, Karol G would disappear from the stage and re-appear with new stage sets and costumes. One of the most memorable moments was when she appeared riding on an enormous white cloud to perform the emotionally tearful ballad "Ocean."

Long setlists seem to be the new norm, as Karol G performed a total of 36 songs including fan favorites “AMARGURA” and “Tusa.” It’s been an eventful month for the songstress as she released a new mixtape Mañana Será Bonito (Bichota Season) on Aug. 11. It’s a companion piece to Mañana Será Bonito, which includes remixes, brand-new songs and features artists Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis, Tiësto and more. The mixtape was the main celebration of the night as she performed a lot of tracks from the album including OKI DOKI, “Mi Ex Tenía Razón” and “QLONA.” She also invited show opener Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko to the stage for a first-time performance of their duet “DISPO.”

Karol G kept fans on their feet with the song selection. She had a segment dedicated to her Mexican discography which earned the biggest cheers from the crowd. Backed by an accordion, guitar and tuba player, Karol G borrowed a cowboy hat from the crowd to get the mood going as she began with “GUCCI LOS PAÑOS.” As the crowd screamed with anticipation for more regional Mexican, she gave a toast and took a shot of tequila with the crowd before singing “200 Copas.”

The last segment of the night was filled with all the high-energy hype songs. Fireworks erupted as Karol G ended the night with the bombastic hits “Provenza” and “MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO REMIX.” As Morgan Freeman told us during the show “La bitchota was a force to be reckoned with.”

For more on Karol G, visit karolgmusic.com

Set List:

TQG

Besties

Mi Cama

EL BARCO

X SI VOLVEMOS

Tusa

AMARGURA

BICHOTAG

OKIDOKI

UNA NOCHE EN MEDELLÍN REMIX

 QLONA

Sejodioto

Punto G

BICHOTA

EL MAKINON

DISPO (with Young Miko)

CAROLINA

GATÚBELA

TA OK REMIX

Ocean

PERO TÚ

MERCURIO

A Ella

Creéme

MIENTRAS ME CURO DEL CORA

OJOS FERRARI

TUS GAFITAS

CAIRO

GUCCI LOS PAÑOS

200 COPAS

MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN

MAMIII (Becky G x KAROL G cover)

AMARGURA

PROVENZA

PROVENZA - REMIX Tiësto

MAÑANA SERÁ BONITO REMIX

So there’s an interesting link between Morrison Hotel Gallery and the team that built Concord…The Concord connection here is strong...
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Volume launches Artist Accelerator, offers chance to play BeachLife Ranch FestivalMusic live streaming platform Volume.com has launched an Artist Accelerator Program alongside a new artist partnership with indie alt-rockers The Foxies.  The new Volume Artist Accelerator Program includes weekly streamer. Continue reading
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How to use AI to generate band namesBobby Owsinski took 3 genres and used AI to find 60 possible band names that may just spark the inspiration you and your band have been needing… or maybe not.. Continue reading
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AI Music Agreements need to address these 5 issues [Chris Castle]YouTube’s new deal with UMG to explore music and AI is among the countless initiates attempting to make sense of and monetize AI. Attorney Chris Castle cuts through the noise. Continue reading
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Join Depeche Mode on Tour & Support MusiCares's Relief Efforts for MauiIn support of those affected by the Maui wildfires, MusiCares staff is directly assisting those in Lahaina – helping with basic living expenses, medical expenses, and more.Here's your chance to do your share and support MusiCares' efforts by Donating To Win this exclusive VIP trip to meet Depeche Mode at a U.S. show of your choice as they travel across the world for their Memento Mori Tour!With your donation you are entered to win:  Round trip travel + 2-night hotel stay for two (2) at a Depeche Mode “Memento Mori Tour” U.S. destination of your choice Two (2) amazing seats for a U.S. Show Meet & Greet with Depeche Mode An Arturia MicroFreak Hybrid Synthesizer signed by Depeche Mode One (1) Memento Mori vinyl record signed by Depeche Mode Depeche Mode merch bundle Donate To Win  fandiem.com/depechemode 

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After partnering with AI music startup Lemonaide, BeatStars unveils AI music creation tool, ‘Seeds’According to BeatStars, the new tool is aimed at helping creators generate initial ideas for music
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OpenSea betrays NFT creators by making promised royalties ‘optional’OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace, has announced that it will make the collection of promised NFT resale royalties optional. The ability to collect a 5-10% royalty on future resales was. Continue reading
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Grammy 2024 entries end next week: How to submit musicThe deadline for submitting music to be eligible for the 2024 Grammys is next week, and we’ve gone info on the online entry process that you must use to be. Continue reading
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How to find, negotiate and book the right gigsHere’s a guide on how to not only get gigs, but how to successfully plan and execute a great show. by Philip Kinsher of Disc Makers Blog Many indie musicians rely. Continue reading
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